PC Conor O'Kelly outcome summary

Misconduct hearing outcome 

Officer concerned: PC Conor O'Kelly

Dates of hearing: 22 December 2025

Summary

The brief circumstances of this case are, between 13th August 2025 and 27th August 2025, PC O’Kelly sent unsolicited messages via Instagram, SMS and WhatsApp to another officer which were grossly offensive, malicious, and contained sexually natured comments.
In doing so, it is alleged that PC O'Kelly has breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of:

• Discreditable Conduct
• Authority, Respect & Courtesy
• Equality & Diversity

PC O'Kelly was in attendance for these proceedings, and represented by his Federation Representative.

The Chair, Commander Katie Lilburn, found the allegations proven and that PC O'Kelly had breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour at the level of Gross Misconduct.

Decision

PC Conor O'Kelly was dismissed without notice and will be placed on the College of Policing barred list.